US Department of Agriculture Proposed CACFP Meal Pattern Changes Comments Due April 15, 2015

Meal Pattern History 1968: CACFP pilot 1975: CACFP made permanent 2010: IOM Report & Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2015: CACFP meal pattern changes proposed No meal pattern changes

Proposed Meal Pattern Changes Title: Child and Adult Care Food Program: Meal Pattern Revisions Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Published in Federal Register on January 15 Open for comments through April 15 View and comment at: S S Final rule will be issued after comment period

Proposed Meal Pattern Changes Better align to ages served Promote better nutrition Prepare children for new school meal patterns – Recognition that child care settings are different than schools Intended to be cost-neutral – No increase in reimbursement Include best practices for participants willing to go above and beyond

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Current CACFP Infant Meal Pattern

Infant Meal Pattern Changes New age sub-groups – Birth through five (0-5) months – Six months through 11 (6-11) months For all infants: – Reimbursement allowed for on-site breastfeeding For 0-5 months: – Only breast milk or iron-fortified formula required For 6-11 Months: – Gradual introduction of complementary foods

Infants: Complementary Foods No fruit juiceNo dairy products

Infants: Complementary Foods More breakfast optionsClearer lunch/supper options

Infants: Complementary Foods Dry cereal allowed at snackFruit or vegetable at snack

Proposed Infant Meal Pattern

Current CACFP Child Meal Pattern

Child Meal Pattern Changes New age group for yearsPortions same as 6-12 year group

Child Meal Pattern Changes Separate fruit & vegetableEach required at lunch/supper

Child Meal Pattern Changes Fruit or vegetable at breakfastFruit & veg allowed for snack

Child Meal Pattern Changes Whole grain or whole grain-rich foods at least once per day All cereals must meet WIC standards

Child Meal Pattern Changes No grain-based dessertsTofu allowed as meat alternate

Child Meal Pattern Changes Meat/meat alternate may substitute for half of grain/bread requirement at breakfast Frying not permitted on site

Child Meal Pattern Changes Whole milk only for months Low-fat or fat-free milk only for everyone 2 years and up

Adult Meal Pattern Change Yogurt may substitute for fluid milk once per day

Comments Requested Prohibit flavored milk Limit sugar in fat-free flavored milk to 22 grams per 8 fl oz OR For 2-4 year olds:

Comments Requested Recommend limiting sugar in fat-free flavored milk OR For children 5 years and older: Limit sugar in fat-free flavored milk to 22 grams per 8 fl oz

Comments Requested Limit sugar in yogurt to 30 grams per 6 fl oz Recommend limiting sugar in yogurt OR

Other Provisions Allow reimbursement if parent provides one component due to non-disability special dietary need Food cannot be a reward or punishment Water must be available throughout the day – Not as a substitute for milk Guidance on family-style meal service Allow offer-versus-serve (OVS) in afterschool programs

Best Practice Recommendations Encourage breast- feeding Provide a quiet, private area for breastfeeding Provide support and educational materials to promote breast- feeding.

Best Practice Recommendations Serve at least one vegetable from each subgroup each week: – Red/orange (ex. tomato, sweet potato, carrot) – Dark green (ex. broccoli, collards, spinach) – Legumes (ex. black beans, garbanzo beans, lentils) Serve a fruit or vegetable as one of the two components at every snack Limit fruit juice to no more than once per day Serve at least two whole-grain or whole-grain rich foods per day

Best Practice Recommendations Serve only unflavored milk Avoid or limit pre-fried foods (meats, meat alternates, potatoes, etc.) to no more than once per week Avoid or limit processed meats to no more than once per week Serve only lean meats, legumes, nuts, and natural cheese as meats/meat alternates